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ABUJA – Eur Ing Professor Chinedu Ogwus , Regional Director for West Africa  Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Technical Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers International (SPE International), has called for the accelerated integration of robotics and autonomous systems into Nigeria's oil and gas industry, describing the technologies as strategic assets for enhancing energy security, combating crude oil theft, improving operational efficiency, and driving sustainable petroleum development. Speaking at the 25th anniversary edition of NOG Energy Week 2026 in Abuja, Professor Chinedu said the country's upstream petroleum sector must embrace intelligent automation and digital innovation to strengthen asset protection, improve production efficiency, and remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven global energy landscape. Delivering a keynote address titled "Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in Nigeria's Oilfields through Robotics and A...

 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA – Senior Procurement Analyst at Sahara Group, Elushade Oluwatumininu, has advocated the adoption of a Smart Hybrid Grid Model as a strategic blueprint for overhauling Nigeria's electricity sector, arguing that the nation's persistent power crisis stems not from inadequate generation capacity but from systemic coordination failures across the energy value chain. Speaking before leading industry executives, government officials, regulators, investors, and technology experts at the 25th anniversary edition of NOG Energy Week 2026 in Abuja, Oluwatumininu made the call while presenting a paper titled "From SCADA Compliance to Grid Intelligence: A National Smart Grid Integration Framework for Transforming Nigeria's Energy Sector. " He argued that integrating technology, policy reforms, and sustainable financing is essential to unlocking Nigeria's vast energy potential and delivering reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and ...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA, July 9, 2026 – The Convener of the Asiwaju Renewed Hope Mobilization Alliance (ARHMA), Amb. Dr. Temitope Eluyemi Balogun ("Auto"), has declared the alliance's readiness to commence an aggressive nationwide grassroots mobilisation campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in recognition of what she described as the administration's impactful policies and people-centred programmes. Amb. Balogun made the declaration while addressing members of the alliance and supporters in Abuja, saying ARHMA has activated its nationwide mobilisation structure to engage millions of Nigerians—particularly youths, women, students, artisans, farmers and grassroots communities—in promoting the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to her, the alliance, which serves as the mobilisation platform of the Women and Youths Agricultural Gender Protection and Literacy D...

By Genesis ogiri  Abuja, Thursday, July 9, 2026 – The FCT Women Leader of the City Boy Movement and Assistant Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Honourable Maryamu Isa Barnabas, has called on Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in the 2027 general elections, saying the Renewed Hope administration has laid a solid foundation for national development through infrastructure renewal, economic reforms and people-oriented programmes. Hon. Maryamu made the declaration on Thursday at the Yoruba Forum for Asiwaju FCT, held in Abuja. The event attracted an impressive array of dignitaries, including APC leaders, government officials, political office holders, traditional rulers, women and youth leaders, community stakeholders, market associations, professionals, religious leaders, civil society representatives, and supporters of the Renewed Hope Agenda from across the Federal Capital Territory. Hon. Maryamu said the City Boy...

By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA — Philanthropist and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of MaryCrown Foundation, Ambassador Dr. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole, (Nee Adeyemi) has expanded her landmark birthday anniversary empowerment programme from 2,000 to 4,000 beneficiaries, extending the Foundation's humanitarian outreach to more vulnerable Nigerians across Abuja, Ibadan, Igbeti (Oyo State), Ilorin and Newark, New Jersey, United States. The expanded intervention, which cuts across Abuja, Ibadan, Ilorin and , New Jersey, United States, further underscores the Foundation's commitment to extending hope, economic opportunities and social support to more vulnerable members of society. According to reports from the Foundation's international outreach, the New Jersey, United States centre recorded an overwhelming turnout, with beneficiaries and participants exceeding initial projections. The unexpected response prompted the Foundation to accommodate more widows, vulnerable...

MaryCrown Foundation Expands Birthday Empowerment to 4,000 Beneficiaries Across Five Centres By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Building on the success of its landmark birthday anniversary outreach, MaryCrown Foundation , under the leadership of its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Dr. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole (née Adeyemi) , has increased the number of beneficiaries from 2,000 to 4,000 across Abuja, Ibadan, Igbeti (Oyo State), Ilorin and , New Jersey, United States . The expanded intervention followed the inclusion of hundreds of widows, vulnerable women and other disadvantaged persons, reinforcing the Foundation's commitment to extending hope, economic opportunities and sustainable livelihoods to more people in need. The latest phase of the outreach reflects the Foundation's resolve to respond to the growing humanitarian needs of vulnerable communities within and outside Nigeria. The development comes barely days after the Foundation staged a multi-centre ...